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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc

PCR 28MOT history

PCR 28 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Sept 1988. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,225 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PCR 28
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PCR 28 was last recorded at 68,225 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2013: 58,042 miles, lower than 563,927 miles on 27 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,141 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,225 miles
  • 2024 – 67,141 miles
  • 2023 – 66,520 miles
  • 2021 – 65,103 miles
  • 2019 – 63,029 miles
  • 2018 – 61,604 miles
  • 2017 – 61,601 miles
  • 2016 – 60,875 miles
  • 2015 – 60,360 miles
  • 2013 – 58,042 miles
  • 2011 – 56,692 miles
  • 2010 – 56,053 miles
  • 2009 – 55,959 miles
  • 2008 – 55,225 miles
  • 2007 – 53,801 miles
  • 2006 – 53,652 miles
  • 2005 – 51,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,225 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Outer skin of exhaust badly corroded, exhaust not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,225 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    473349754420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,141 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    265312218219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,520 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    699143188469
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail66,517 miles (+1,414)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    988047202020
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,103 miles (+2,074)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    984190074253
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,029 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    295412868607
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail63,021 miles (+1,417)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    635721713234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,604 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,604 miles
    Test number
    791059129476
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail61,601 miles (+726)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    774270372379
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass60,875 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,875 miles
    Test number
    603676328016
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail60,875 miles (+515)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,875 miles
    Test number
    542263888190
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass60,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    712642490232
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust badly corroded, exhaust not blowing

  13. Fail60,360 miles (+2,318)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    602352961972
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked in tyre tread and worn badly on inner tyre edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust badly corroded, exhaust not blowing

  14. Pass58,042 miles (-505,885)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    476544143312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracking but not causing partial seperation
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  15. Pass563,927 miles (+9)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    563,927 miles
    Test number
    948166183024
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg slightly corroded
    • NoteFront subframe mount surrounding areas slightly corroded
    • NoteRadiator support bracket corroded

  16. Fail563,918 miles (+507,226)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    563,918 miles
    Test number
    165979173431
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg slightly corroded
    • NoteFront subframe mount surrounding areas slightly corroded
    • NoteRadiator support bracket corroded

  17. Pass56,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    339379741387
    • NoteRadiator mounting bracket rusted through.

  18. Fail56,692 miles (+639)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    466393241385
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteRadiator mounting bracket rusted through.

  19. Pass56,053 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    260868330428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,981 miles (+22)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    801425520159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass55,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    733681639105
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail55,959 miles (+734)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    141998429166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,225 miles (+1,424)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,225 miles
    Test number
    393872408187
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass53,801 miles (+149)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    473415767060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRusty exhaust

  25. Pass53,652 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    234774866221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,650 miles (+2,435)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,650 miles
    Test number
    953031766295
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass51,215 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    904473975257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,210 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    322705465266
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Questions about PCR 28

What vehicle is registration PCR 28 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PCR 28 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Sept 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PCR 28 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCR 28 is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on PCR 28?
The MOT on PCR 28 is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PCR 28 done?
PCR 28 was recorded at 68,225 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 838 miles a year.
Has PCR 28 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PCR 28 has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on PCR 28 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PCR 28 find?
PCR 28 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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